Quiosque Chiquinho — Restaurant in Portimão

Still the best place - all year round - to enjoy the area, see all the people and have great drinks and bites. Staff always helpful and supportive although it can get very busy. Update January 2024: Wednesday Night Francesinha Night by Dona São, with Carlos as the top BBB bartender! Quiosque still the best! PS Francesinha is a relatively new dish created in the 1950s. It became a popular choice for first-time visitors and a weekend lunch for many residents and families. Learn the language: In Portuguese, Francesinha means little French woman. What is Francesinha? Francesinha refers to a typical Porto sandwich that is served on a plate. The recipe uses thick slices of white loaf bread with ham (Portuguese Fiambre), sausage, cheese, and steak. The sandwich is then topped with more cheese, usually taken to the oven to melt, and lastly, a slightly spicy sauce on top. The Francesinha sandwich has striking flavors and varied textures that require quality ingredients and a...

This was the first place we sat down for a meal when we arrived in Portimão—and now, months later, it’s still our favorite go-to. The food? Simple, fresh, and full of flavor. I always go for the Prego (steak sandwich)—it’s hands-down my favorite in the Algarve. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on their sandwich menu. My daughter swears by the egg sandwich—something about the way they do it just hits different.

The atmosphere? Unbeatable. You’re dining right by the river, watching boats drift by as the sun sets. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and incredibly grounding.

And the service—some of the kindest, most attentive we’ve experienced in the Algarve. Just know it’s often a one-person show, so come ready to relax, soak in the view, and enjoy the slower pace. Trust me,...

This kiosk-based restaurant is popular among locals and features only outdoor seating. It offers a variety of snacks, drinks, and meals and is located in the main square of Portimão, surrounded by similar establishments. The kiosk itself is quite small, making it cramped to operate effectively as a kitchen. On this visit, many customers were expressing complaints about slow service. However, our order for drinks and snacks arrived quickly, and both were satisfactory. A unique feature of the kiosk is a TV that plays movies, adding to the ambience. It was enjoyable to relax and observe an array of characters at the outdoor seating area. Overall, it was an...